Good morning, Honolulu.

Utility work near Straub Benioff Medical Center will reroute vehicle and pedestrian traffic on South King and Kealamakai streets from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. today for about a month, so patients and visitors should plan extra travel time.

Firefighters contained the South Kohala fire that burned 680 acres — Kawaihae Road reopened shortly before 5:40 p.m. by the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.

Kona-based company Ocean Era received final approval for its Velella Epsilon aquaculture pilot project off Florida's Gulf Coast and plans to launch it early 2027, where a submerged net system will grow 20,000 red drum over 12 months — highlighting Hawaii’s offshore aquaculture expertise.

Yesterday, a celebration at Thomas Square, home of the King Kamehameha III statue, featured live music and local leaders who marked La Ho’iho’i Ea—a day restoring Hawaii’s sovereignty—and honored Protect Kaho’olawe Ohana for 50 years of Aloha Aina (the honoree).

A new study shows that Hawaii may revive local rice production to boost food security.

Researchers plan further tests + review sustainable methods to improve yields and save costs.

The underwater fiber cable project cleared an important approval hurdle today and will soon move forward to boost fast internet connectivity among the islands.

Crews are repairing a damaged hydrant on Young Street while about 11 service connections may lose water as repairs continue, according to the Board of Water Supply.

At Hale Halawai’s scenic waterfront in Kailua-Kona Saturday afternoon, Kai ‘Ehitu celebrated with food + laughter as head coach Richard Kimitete shared his team’s hopes to grow ahead of the state regatta.